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SIB 12 20 16: Engine no-start

Engine no-start on BMW F22/F23/F30/F31 and other models (2016–2017); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146813 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B12 20 16, B122016

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

MIL light with DME faults 1B2002 and 1F1A51 stored. Service engine soon (MIL) light is on.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 20 16
Also written: SI B12 20 16, B122016, 12 20 16, SIB-12-20-16, SI B122016
NHTSA ID10146813
Document IDs filedB122016
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models230i, 330i, 430i, X1, X1 SAV
Model years2016–2017
ChassisF22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F48
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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